Google Pixel: insert SIM card - how it works

With the new Google Pixel, you first have to insert the SIM card in order to use it. This page shows you which SIM card you need for the Pixel and the Pixel XL and how you can insert other SIM cards.

SIM card for the Google Pixel / XL - you need this

• The Google Pixel and also the Pixel XL require a nano SIM card. This is easy to distinguish from the other SIM cards because it is the smallest of them all. It basically consists only of the small chip.
• You can get a new nano SIM from your mobile operator for around 10 euros.
• Alternatively, you can cut the nano SIM yourself. To do this, use this nano-SIM template, which you can download from us free of charge.
• Tip: How to order a nano SIM from ALDI Talk, Otelo, O2 and Netzclub.

Google Pixel: How to insert the SIM card

• The slot for the SIM card is located on the upper left side of the Pixel or Pixel XL.
• You can open the slot for the SIM card with the supplied tool or a pin. To do this, push the needle into the small hole next to the SIM card slot.
• Now you can insert the SIM card and start the Google Pixel.

Now read on the next page how to set up your Google Pixel.